Some consumers grew up eating candy out of this dispenser with the character’s head. But most of us do not know how this popular European candy got its start. What does the abbreviation PEZ stand for? PEZ comes from the first, middle, and the last letter of the German word, “Pfefferminz,” which means “Peppermint,” and ...
In the Northeast United States town of Manchester, Ct, people sure do take their breakfast seriously. So much so, that there are many restaurants in town, that specialize in serving breakfast. Oddly enough, five of these breakfast restaurants are located within 1 / 4 mile area of each other, in Manchester’s quaint downtown district. Most ...
A cheap wine tasting party is great way to host a get-together even though funds may be a bit tight during these challenging economic times. It’s a nice way to gather friends and neighbors in a fun and informal atmosphere and it doesn’t require a lot of time to prepare. Over the years my husband ...
The margarita is the most popular tequila based cocktail. Whether you’re planning a party for Cinco de Mayo, an afternoon BBQ or just looking to mix up a refreshing beverage, the margarita is the go to drink of choice. Like many popular cocktails, new variations on the classic mix continually show up on the scene. ...
I have dined in many places around the Cleveland area but one particular place stands out to me. A restaurant that is casual upscale and makes me feel like I am rich I go. I’m talking of course, about The Cheesecake Factory. The one I visited was in Lyndhurst, Ohio, which is right outside of ...
Unless you are a master entertainer (like say, Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse or Ina Garten) planning a party can be stressful to say the least. And if you are a guest, nothing is worse than going to a party where the host or hostess is frazzled or stressed out, holed up in the kitchen and ...
Vermont is a land of extremes. In the winter the extremely cold temperatures keep many Vermont families grounded glued to their televisions or video games. On the other hand the heat and humidity of summer can be so oppressive that there is nothing to do other than hang around in the pool and become a ...
Salt Lake City is really a fun place to hang out at sports bars, watch the Utah Jazz or any other favorite NBA team, eat good food, drink your favorite micro brews, sing Karaoke, and hoot and holler with the crowd. In every sports Salt Lake City sports bar or sports grill that serves beer ...
Spanish rice is a favorite recipe for rice at my house. It’s a hot, hearty meal that warms you up during the cooler months. I don’t wait for fall or winter to make it, though. We love to eat it all year around. I’ve used the same easy Spanish rice recipe for years. Instead of ...
Ever since a co-worker handed me a tiny cookie with a barrage of colorful sprinkles on top of it from a nearby Mexican bakery, I’ve been hooked. That day, she told me she had picked up a bag of pastries to take home and offered me one to try. I tried it, and on the ...